Stephen King, by far, is the standard-bearer. I think anyone who writes suspense fiction and says that King isn't an influence is either lying or being foolish. I read his book 'On Writing' before I read pretty much any of his fiction. Michael Koryta bearerbookfiction share on social
Stephen King consummately honors several traditions with his rare paperback original, 'Joyland.' He addresses the novel of carny life and sideshows, where the midway serves as microcosm, such as in those famous books by Ray Bradbury, Charles Finney and William Lindsay Gresham. Paul Di Filippo addressbookbradbury share on social
Stephen King has inspired me with his humor and honesty, and his admonition that the author's job is to tell the truth. Barry Eisler admonitionauthorhonesty Change image and share on social
Stephen King in many respects is a wonderful writer. He has made a contribution. People in the future will be able to pick up Stephen King's books and learn a lot about who we were by reading those books. Anne Rice bookcontributionfuture share on social
Stephen King. Now I'm not crazy about him, but he's a great a writer. Mickey Spillane crazygreatking Change image and share on social
Stephen King once told me he liked my writing. And that was great. Nelson DeMille greatkingstephen Change image and share on social
Stephen King's 'On Writing' is probably the most useful writing book I've ever read. Jason Henderson bookhaveking Change image and share on social
Stephen Moyer is probably the most gracious, gifted actor that I've met. He's really intelligent. He has a real sensitivity to his character, to scenes, to scripts. Valerie Cruz actorcharactergift Change image and share on social
Stephen Sondheim told me that Oscar Hammerstein believed everything that he wrote. So there's great truth in the songs, and that's what was so wonderful to find. Bernadette Peters believefindgreat Change image and share on social
